Trevor Manuel
Trevor Manuel is a prominent South African politician and former Minister of Finance, known for his role in shaping the country's fiscal policy post-apartheid. Serving as finance minister from 1996 to 2009, he was instrumental in implementing economic reforms and advocating for social equity through tax policies. His legacy includes a commitment to reducing the tax burden on ordinary citizens, though his policies have faced scrutiny regarding their long-term impact on income inequality.
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The panel led by former finance minister Trevor Manuel reviews the forum’s work since its inception.
G20 leaders summit reaches consensus on adopting a declaration – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-22
Trevor Manuel is the former South African finance minister who signed the letter for debt relief.
Urgent calls for debt relief as study shows health and education cuts in developing world | International Monetary Fund (IMF)
United Kingdom· 2025-10-12
In March, Ramaphosa launched an Africa expert panel, chaired by former finance minister Trevor Manuel, to tackle the unprecedented debt crisis facing many African countries.
Ramaphosa launches G20 panel to address extreme global inequality – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-02
Trevor Manuel is the Independent Chairman of the Local Organising Committee Board for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
ICC ODI World Cup 2027: South Africa to host 44 matches, Zimbabwe and Namibia 10; CSA confirms eight venues | Cricket News
India· 2025-08-23
Former South African Finance Minister Trevor Manuel emphasized the importance of measurement in management.
Wilmot Paye: Minister Reforming Mining Sector | News
Liberia· 2025-06-24
In his 2000 budget speech, then minister of finance Trevor Manuel proudly announced a commitment to reducing the tax burden on 'ordinary people'.
How the treasury is forfeiting R198bn a year – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-02-20